Assignment: WESTERN CIVILATION

1. How did the Hellenists govern the lands that Alexander had conquered? What were the differences and similarities in how each area was governed? How did Hellenic regions cooperate with one another? What were the problems that these areas faced, and how could these problems have been overcome?

2. Discuss the Roman division of social classes. How did Rome attempt to reconcile these differences in law and culture? What problems did these divisions cause? How could Rome have stopped these problems?

3.Why do you think Alexander had so many achievements? Why do you think Alexander the Great continues to fascinate so many centuries after his death? (Response should be at least 100 words.)

4.Do you think Romanization was beneficial? Do you think some form of it still exists today? Why do you think so? (Response should be at least 100 words.)